Our Bridal Shoot is Featured on the WellWed Blog

Last spring I worked with an incredible team of vendors to put together an inspiration bridal shoot at the very unique wedding venue Full Moon Farm.  WellWed NY not only is featuring this shoot in their current issue but it is up on the blog today.  

Check out our feature HERE.  

Reminder - This Sunday!

Come meet Shannon Whitney and Erin McKee of WPP at Sunday's bridal show at Dunham's Bay!

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Jane and Patrick - September 28, 2013

Details...details...details! The more details, the happier I am as a planner so I was thrilled the minute I began working with Jane and Patrick on their super-stunning Oak Hill at Livingston Manor wedding. Why do I love details so much? The answer is simple: they bring the couple's personality into a wedding. Jane and Pat worked very hard to make this wedding truly their own, and they nailed it! I had the privilege of working with Jane and Pat for about a year prior to their wedding and it was a true thrill to watch everything this couple desired come true right before our own eyes!

The venue was a gorgeous barn in the Hudson Valley of New York. It is very secluded, serene, has lots of outdoor space and beauty surrounding it. We were so lucky to have an absolutely perfect fall day - comfortable temperatures, a light breeze and sunlight. I was so happy about this because our couple had planned an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour. The girls and guys got ready at big houses they had rented right in Hudson, and we also did the intimate First Look at the bride's rented house. Albany Trolley arrived to transport the whole crew to Oak Hill, where nearly all formal photos were completed prior to the ceremony. The ceremony was flawless (guests sat on rustic wooden benches!) and cocktail hour began, complete with a live Blue Grass band!

Guests were in awe as they entered the barn for dinner for dancing. Kris Ann and team from Fleurtacious Designs did an incredible job with the florals and decor, including the beautiful draping on the entrance of the barn. The amazing Mazzone Hospitality was on hand with their top-notch cuisine and service. Some of my personal favorite details (aside from Jane's absolutely stunning and unique gown) include a vintage suitcase for gift cards, a bicycle wheel that guests hung signed luggage tags on in lieu of a traditional guest book, a fresh rosemary sprig on each of the guests napkins, seating chart & ceremony programs written on antique windows and homemade relish for guest favors. 

Jane and Pat's guests enjoyed an incredible meal by Mazzone Hospitality which included items such as warm Autumn Bisque, Cabernet Braised Short Ribs and family style roasted vegetables, plus an amazing dessert spread with assorted pies and warm apple cider donuts with freshly scooped vanilla ice cream. Guests enjoyed dancing the night away with tunes provided by Jimmy Lutz Entertainment. 

Special thank yous go to the amazing photographer, NYC-based Kelly Kollar, Susan Livingston of Oak Hill at Livingston Manor, Columbia Tent Rentals, Patricia Luccardi from "The Beautiful Bride" for hair and make up, Reverend Frances Wattman Rosenau, Kris Ann & team from Fleurtacious Designs, Connie, Sean & team from Mazzone Hospitality,  Heather from Albany Trolley, Bert from "Out of the Bluegrass" Band, and Jimmy from Jimmy Lutz Entertainment. This incredible team of wedding professionals worked seamlessly together before and during Jane and Pat's big day to deliver the most incredible day for this special couple. 

Jane and Pat I could not have dreamed of a more perfect day for you two! I am so happy I had the opportunity to work with you and help make your day as special as it was and as special as you two deserved it to be. 

Love,
Erin R. 

Erica and Joe - October 12, 2013

When I think of the ideal fall day, I think of crisp air, vibrant leaf colors and that fall sunshine that warms your heart. When I think of Erica & Joe's wedding, I think of the ideal fall day that I just described. There couldn't have been a more gorgeous autumn weather day for Erica and Joe - perfect day for a perfect couple! 

We began this stunning day at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Saratoga with the amazing and talented team from True Grace Makeup. Not only are Jen + team so friendly, professional and beyond talented, they sure know how to keep things on time! Erica and all the girls were ready way before they even needed to be and they all looked incredibly flawless. The guys were getting ready just down the hall so my assistant Melissa and I rotated between rooms to make sure everything was perfect for everyone. Once everybody was ready, we coordinated transportation services with the wonderful Today's Limousine to get the bridal party and parents to Yaddo Gardens in Saratoga for the First Look and bridal party photos. 

Scott and Lisa Kretschmann were the photographers for this day and boy did they do a great job- helping everyone stay on time and nailing the most gorgeous images. Once photos were complete, we all headed up to Lake Luzerne for the ceremony, held at Holy Mother and Child Parish. Our beautiful bride Erica walked down the aisle right on time, with a relaxed smile on her face the whole time. The ceremony was about a half hour and once it was over, the bride and groom wanted to head directly to their venue, the beautiful National Museum of Dance in Saratoga. 

Erica and Joe were able to check out their gorgeous ballroom and sip a cocktail at the National Museum of Dance before all their guests arrived, really allowing them to take in their wedding day and all the excitement that surrounded it. The tables were adorned with centerpieces from Johnstone Florist and Black Diamond Catering was busy preparing and presenting a fun, BBQ style meal for everyone. I am talking some delicious BBQ folks- YUM- and all the guests loved it! DJ Linda Terricola from Eclectic Songs kept the tunes rolling for everyone to enjoy all night and the Kretschmann photo booth was a huge hit for all guests too! To top it off, as guests were leaving the reception, they were invited to take a bottle of homemade beer made by the bride & groom. So fun!!!

It was a true pleasure to plan and coordinate for Erica and Joe. E and J- you two are amazing, down-to-earth, fantastic people and I am so glad I got to know you both through this process. I hope married life is treating you so well and that the plans for your upcoming honeymoon in Paris are coming along perfectly!  xoxo Erin R

Come Meet WPP at the Dunham's Bay Bridal Show!

Wedding Planning Plus will be at the Dunham's Bay Bridal Show on Sunday January 19th.  The show is free to attend and runs from 12:00 - 3:00 pm.  There will be tons of great vendors on hand and a lot of amazing giveaways to win.  Make sure to stop by our booth to say hello!

For more information about this bridal show please go to www.a-awa.com or visit their Facebook Event Page.